Description
Spot UV Postcards – High-Contrast Shine That Demands Attention
Spot UV postcards combine rich, full-color printing with selective high-gloss accents to create contrast you can see and feel. By applying a raised, glossy coating to specific areas of your design, spot UV postcards add depth, texture, and visual impact that instantly elevates your message.
Whether you’re promoting a brand, announcing a product, or mailing a high-end offer, spot UV postcards are designed to stand out the moment they’re in someone’s hands.
What Are Spot UV Postcards?
Spot UV postcards are printed on premium cardstock and finished with a selective ultraviolet (UV) coating applied only to designated areas of the design. This high-gloss coating creates a striking contrast against a matte or silk background, highlighting logos, text, patterns, or imagery.
The result is a multi-dimensional postcard that engages both sight and touch — making spot UV an ideal choice for brands that want to look polished, modern, and memorable.
Why Choose Spot UV?
- High-impact visual contrast: Glossy spot UV elements pop against a matte or silk background.
- Tactile experience: Raised UV coating adds texture you can feel.
- Premium brand perception: Instantly communicates quality and attention to detail.
- Strategic emphasis: Draws attention to logos, headlines, patterns, or calls to action.
Ideal Uses for Spot UV Postcards
- Direct mail campaigns that need to stand out
- Luxury brand promotions
- Product launches and announcements
- Event invitations and VIP mailers
- Creative agency and studio marketing
- High-end retail and boutique promotions
If you want your postcard to stop someone mid-sort, spot UV delivers contrast and texture that standard printing simply can’t match.
Printing & Stock Details
- Printed on premium heavyweight cardstock
- Matte or silk base finish for maximum contrast
- Selective high-gloss spot UV coating
- Sharp detail and clean edges on UV elements
- Optional rounded or square corners
- Custom sizes available upon request
Design Tips for Spot UV Postcards
- Use spot UV sparingly for maximum impact
- Avoid very thin lines or tiny text in UV areas
- High-contrast designs produce the best results
- Spot UV works especially well on logos, patterns, and headlines
Spot UV is most effective when used with intention. Clean layouts and thoughtful placement allow the glossy elements to enhance your design rather than overwhelm it.
Spot UV vs. Standard Postcards
Standard postcards rely solely on ink and paper. Spot UV postcards add a third dimension. The combination of matte or silk stock with raised gloss elements creates depth, contrast, and texture that standard printing can’t replicate.
When you need to make a stronger visual and tactile impression, spot UV is a powerful upgrade.
Designed to Be Seen — and Felt
In a world of flat, disposable marketing, texture stands out. Spot UV postcards invite interaction, encourage closer inspection, and leave a lasting impression. They don’t just communicate a message — they elevate it.
If your postcard needs to look premium, feel intentional, and stand apart from the rest, spot UV is the finish that delivers.
